November is a good time to take stock of what the last few months of weather have done to your home. Wind and hail storms can leave damage that is not obvious from the ground but significant enough to shorten the life of your roof by years if it goes unaddressed. At MidAtlantic Contracting, we are a certified wind and hail damage contractor, and storm damage inspections are one of the most important services we offer — especially heading into winter when a compromised roof becomes a much more urgent problem.
Why Storm Damage Is Easy to Miss
The signs of storm damage are rarely dramatic from the street. What you are actually looking for — granule loss on shingles, lifted or cracked flashing, small dents on gutters and ridge caps — requires getting up close and knowing what to look for. Homeowners who skip the inspection often find out about damage the hard way, when a leak shows up months later, and the connection to a specific storm is harder to establish with their insurance company. Getting an inspection done now, while the timeline is still clear, puts you in a much stronger position if a claim is warranted.
How We Work With Your Insurance Company
If our inspection turns up damage, the next step is filing a claim with your homeowner’s insurance. We work alongside insurance adjusters regularly and know how to document damage properly so that legitimate repairs get approved rather than overlooked. Having a contractor present during the adjuster’s visit is one of the most effective things a homeowner can do to make sure the inspection is thorough. We handle that process with our clients and make sure nothing gets missed.
Time Limits Matter
Most insurance policies have a window — often one year from the date of the storm event — to file a claim for storm damage. The longer you wait, the harder it becomes to separate storm-related damage from normal wear and tear, and the more likely an insurer is to push back. If your area saw significant wind or hail at any point this year and your roof has not been inspected, now is the time to change that before winter weather compounds the problem.
Schedule Your Free Inspection
We offer free storm damage inspections and will give you a straight answer about what we find. If there is nothing wrong, you will know that too. Reach out to MidAtlantic Contracting at macontracting.com to schedule yours today.